https://coveron.com/blog/author/violeta-lyskoit/Violeta is a copywriter who turns cybersecurity from confusing to clear. She helps people stay a step ahead of identity thieves with simple, practical advice.https://coveron.com/blog/impact-of-data-breach-on-individuals/Every day, people hand over personal information to companies they trust — banks, healthcare providers, retailers, and app developers. For the most part, that information stays protected. But when a breach occurs, the consequences can follow you for years. The costly impact of a data breach on individuals goes far beyo…Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:18:31 GMTPersonal Data & Internet Securitydf106d4c-b02d-44c1-83ed-9bef187950c9https://coveron.com/blog/scams-targeting-seniors/Scams targeting seniors are one of the most pervasive and costly forms of financial crime in the United States. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 201,266 complaints from people aged 60 and older in 2025 alone — a 37% rise from the year before — with reported losses topping $7.7 billion [1]. Elder fraud…Wed, 27 May 2026 10:16:46 GMTFraud & Scamsd8c1c14c-c9ea-42c9-8026-284fb0daeb42https://coveron.com/blog/linkedin-scams/LinkedIn is one of the biggest professional networking platforms in the world. People use it to find jobs, build business relationships, and grow their careers. That trusted setting also makes it attractive to scammers. They know people expect professional outreach on LinkedIn, so a scam can feel more believable there…Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:50:23 GMTFraud & Scams328fbe07-5360-4192-9947-4df63c08d0aehttps://coveron.com/blog/student-scams/The prevalence of student scams increases even after the semester starts. Scammers of all ilk typically target people who have stressful schedules, live on tight budgets, and have reason to trust official-looking messages. Students, unfortunately, fit that description. In this guide, you’ll learn what student scams are…Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:06:06 GMTFraud & Scams2e80d31c-e1a6-453b-a288-827c0b1dba7fhttps://coveron.com/blog/job-scams/Landing your dream job can feel life-changing — but that offer might be a trap. Job scams use fake employment offers to steal your money, harvest your personal information, or exploit you for unpaid labor. The threat is growing rapidly — losses from business and job opportunity fraud jumped 48% in just two years across…Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:27:09 GMTFraud & Scamsfa36a53c-685d-4b46-acb2-4c733bae9b71https://coveron.com/blog/medicare-scams/Medicare scams target older Americans, threatening their personal well-being and financial security. These fraud and abuse schemes cost the country billions of dollars. Understanding how to protect yourself and knowing the steps for reporting Medicare scams is essential for maintaining your peace of mind.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:19:52 GMTFraud & Scamsd4edbd18-8644-4bad-ae57-cd93ef7d16d8https://coveron.com/blog/romance-scams/Romance scams prey on people searching for love on dating apps and social media. Criminals create fake online identities to win your trust and then steal your money, turning the search for a connection into a financial nightmare. The statistics for romance scams confirm the scale of the problem. In 2025 alone, the FTC…Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:46:19 GMTFraud & Scams87a751a6-08cb-4465-8341-5fbc84c3175bhttps://coveron.com/blog/identity-theft-statistics/Identity theft is a growing problem that affects millions worldwide. A recent NordVPN survey revealed that 65% of people worry about identity theft more than any other threat [1]. The fear makes sense — losing control of your personal and financial information can turn your life upside down, causing stress, financial l…Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:52:04 GMTIdentity TheftPopular5eb3fe83-0284-458f-ae05-ec18479300echttps://coveron.com/blog/cyber-monday-scams/One of the biggest online shopping events of the year, Cyber Monday, is just around the corner — but so are the scams that accompany it. As millions of shoppers prepare to score discounts on Cyber Monday, cybercriminals are getting ready to strike. With the number of scams like fake websites, phishing schemes, and paym…Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:31:35 GMTFraud & Scamsc9258055-60a4-464d-9b8d-4576bedc4776https://coveron.com/blog/instagram-scams/Instagram is home to over 2 billion active users per month, which makes it one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide. However, this immense popularity also attracts scammers. Instagram scams come in many forms, ranging from phishing links and fake giveaways to romance scams, fraudulent advertisements, an…Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:15:54 GMTFraud & Scams5c1c16d3-06c1-4d56-acdf-c3859e4a9fbf